Diving into a trench filled with three feet of water, climbing up an 80% grade backward and rolling over boulders that put the truck at a 38% angle, right up against its tipping point, were just a few of the feats performed by the Mercedes-Benz Unimog at the Ötigheim Demonstration Area in Germany. Daimler Trucks rolled out its go-anywhere lineup and even put journalists in the passenger seats. Check out the video to see the incredible climbing Unimogs for yourself.
At a seasonally adjusted 17,100 units, March marks the first month since May 2023 for seasonally adjusted activity below 20,000 units.
According to ACT Research, March preliminary North America Class 8 net orders came in at 17,300 units, down 10,400 units from February and down 8.7% from a year ago. The company adds that a very middling seasonal factor, 1.3%, reduces March’s intake to 17,100 units (206,000 SAAR), down 8.6% from February. March marks the first month since May 2023 for seasonally adjusted activity below 20,000 units.
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
After a driver beat breast cancer, the company wrapped her truck in pink and white to support her goal of raising awareness.
Despite the substantial drop from February, FTR says the market is performing well, as March orders are on track with 2023.
Talking through the challenges, the technological advances, and the strategies for a sustainable future.
ACT Research says limited capex and companies saving money to meet EPA regulations are currently weighing on trailer demand.
Orders are scheduled for production in Q3 of this year.
When complete, the 280-mile commercial EV charging corridor will have more than 100 chargers and facilities with modern amenities.
DTNA sys the in-depth program covers 75+ criteria in 4 key areas: safety, charging infrastructure, dealership infrastructure, and training.
